Christine F. Watkins

Republican · House District 67

10bills written (5 passed)140times spoke on the record

2026 General Session.

Bills they wrote

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H.B. 61 Navajo Trust Fund Amendments · Became law
H.B. 75 American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments · Became law
H.B. 105 Child Welfare Revisions · Became law
H.B. 162 Local Sales Tax Modifications · Did not pass
H.B. 189 Technical Colleges Funding Amendments · Did not pass

What they've said lately

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H.B. 401 Geothermal Study Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026
Explains that the amended bill directs Utah State University to study geological and environmental impacts of geothermal energy development, including seismic safety and development techniques, with a focus on sites at or near coal-powered generation facilities.
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Yes. This, uh, bill will be a little bit different now. It now directs Utah State University, uh, to conduct a study on the geological and environmental impacts of geothermal energy development in the state, including an examination of seismic safety and the impacts of different development techniques. It will also specifically examine impacts at or near coal powered electrical generation facility sites. And that is the change.
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S.B. 254 Extracted Natural Resources Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026
Asks whether the sponsor knows the substitute would defund an air quality program in Uintah County by changing the infrastructure interest that funds it.
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Um, are you aware, um, that one of the things you're doing in this bill will totally defund the air quality program that's going on in Uintah County, Uh, that is not, uh, as part of this substitute and that's not an, uh, included in this substitute? One more question, Mr. Speaker by one more question. Mr. Speaker Representative, will you continue to yield?
▶ Watch at 21:14
S.B. 254 Extracted Natural Resources Amendments · House floor debate (day 44) · Mar 5, 2026
Asks whether the substitute would defund the air quality program in Uintah County, which is not included in the substitute.
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Um, are you aware, um, that one of the things you're doing in this bill will totally defund the air quality program that's going on in Uintah County, Uh, that is not, uh, as part of this substitute and that's not an, uh, included in this substitute?
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About

In office since: January 1, 2017
Counties: Carbon, Duchesne, Emery
Profession: Retired Educator, Charter School Administrator, Labor Relations
Affiliations: Carbon County Chamber of Commerce; Southeastern Utah Energy Producers Association
Education: B.S. Utah State University, Master of Educational Administration - University of Utah
Honors and awards: None listed in their official profile.
Email: christinewatkins@le.utah.gov

Committees

Economic and Community Development Appropriations Subcommittee
House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
House Public Utilities and Energy Committee
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee
Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee
Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel
Native American Legislative Liaison Committee

Official biography

Christine was born and raised in Cache Valley. Living in Lewiston she helped her Grandpa Hyer haul hay, thin and hoe sugar beets, and milk cows. She graduated from high school in California and quickly returned to Utah State University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Christine has a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the U of U and three Special Education Endorsements from BYU. She taught school in Castle Dale for 20 years and then left to work for the Utah Education Association. Christine has had the honor to serve rural Utah in the Legislature from 2009-2012 and again since 2017, with encouragement and support from her belated husband, John. She loves representing this part of the state and fights hard for our priorities and values. She supports our oil, gas, and coal industries and understands the importance of rural economic development needed to preserve our way of life and combat the challenges we face now and in the future. As a former educator, she supports our teachers and understands the importance of providing the highest quality education to rural Utah's children. In addition to her committee assignments, Christine serves as House Chair of the Native American Liaison Committee, on the Child Oversight Panel, and as a board member of the Castle View Hospital in Price. Christine loves living in rural Utah and appreciates and values the lifestyle living here affords. She and her husband lived happily together for many years on 2.5 acres in Carbon County. She currently lives in the same home with a son. She loves her chickens and their eggs and enjoys planting, growing, and preserving her veggies.

Profile details come from the Utah Legislature's official legislator data.